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October 28, 2021

DNR – No Child Left Inside Grants

All Grants Minnesota DNR No Child Left Inside GrantsOverview The No Child Left Inside grant program is provided for “outdoor environmental, ecological, and other natural resource-based education and recreation programs serving youth.” Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: Dec. 12, 2023 Applicants should download ...
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February 12, 2021

Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) – Local Support Grants

All Grants Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) Local Support GrantsOverview Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) supports community-driven solutions to expand opportunities for active living, healthy eating and commercial tobacco-free living, helping all people in Minnesota prevent chronic diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke and type ...
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February 11, 2021

Energy Cooperatives – Operation Round Up Grants

All Grants Energy Cooperatives Operation Round Up GrantsOverview Many local energy cooperatives in Minnesota administer an "Operation Round Up" program. Member-owners of the cooperative round up their bill to the next whole dollar. The additional rounded up amount is pooled into a community fund, which ...
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February 8, 2021

Minnesota Initiative Foundations – Regional Foundation Grants

All Grants Minnesota Initiative Foundations Regional Foundation GrantsOverview The Minnesota Initiative Foundations are a collection of six regional foundations "working to strengthen the communities and economies of Greater Minnesota." Each foundation is independent and serves a geographic region of Minnesota. The foundations have their own ...
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January 28, 2020

Minnesota DOT – Transportation Alternatives Grants

All Grants Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Transportation Alternative GrantsOverview This program supports infrastructure projects that promote alternatives to automobile transit (i.e. biking/walking/transit), recreational trails, safe routes to school, and scenic byways. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: November 3, 2023 (Letter of Intent) ...
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January 28, 2020

DNR – Federal Recreational Trail Grants

All Grants Minnesota DNR Federal Recreational Trail GrantsOverview This program funds projects that involve maintenance and development of motorized, non-motorized, and diversified (joint) trails. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: February 29, 2024 Applications are reviewed by the DNR and the state's trail advisory ...
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January 28, 2020

LCCMR – Trust Fund Appropriations

All Grants Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota's Resources (LCCMR) Trust Fund AppropriationsOverview The LCCMR makes recommendations for the use of the Environmental and Natural Resources Trust Fund, which is a fund appropriated by law for the public purpose of protection, conservation, preservation, and enhancement of the ...
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January 14, 2020

Bass Pro Shop & Cabela’s – Community Support Grants

All Grants Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Community Support GrantsOverview This program supports initiatives inspiring everyone to enjoy, love, and conserve the great outdoors. Focus areas include: conserving wildlife and habitat, connecting new audiences to the outdoors, access and advocacy, and military and veterans initiatives. ...
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January 7, 2020

PeopleForBikes – Community Grants

All Grants PeopleForBikes Community GrantsOverview Community grants support bicycle infrastructure projects and targeted advocacy initiatives that make bicycling easier and safer for people of all ages and abilities. Grant Website Application & Review Process Application Deadlines: October 11, 2024 The next round of PeopleForBikes Industry ...
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January 7, 2020

Minnesota Historical Society – Historical & Cultural Heritage Grants

All Grants Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) Historical & Cultural Heritage GrantsOverview This grant program intends to support history programs and projects and to preserve significant historical and cultural resources. Grant Website Application & Review Process Small Grants Deadlines: Jan. 14, Apr. 8, July 9, Oct. ...
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January 7, 2020

Minnesota Recreation & Park Foundation – New Initiative Grants

All Grants Minnesota Recreation & Park Foundation (MRPF) New Initiative GrantsOverview This program intends to spur innovation in park and recreation services at a local, regional, or statewide level—especially innovation that could ultimately have a statewide impact. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: November ...
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January 7, 2020

North Star Ski Touring Club – North Star Fund Grants

All Grants North Star Ski Touring Club (NSSTC) North Star Fund GrantsOverview This grant program seeks to enrich and grow the sport of Nordic skiing for all ages. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: March 31, 2024 An application template is provided and should ...
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January 3, 2020

DNR – Conservation Partners Legacy Grants

All Grants Minnesota DNR Conservation Partners Legacy GrantsOverview The Conservation Partners Legacy grant program is habitat-focused. There are three different grant programs available—Traditional, Metro, and Expedited Conservation Project—each with their own parameters and requirements. Projects should enhance, restore, or protect forest, prairies, wetlands, or habitat ...
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December 2, 2019

DNR – Natural & Scenic Area Grants

All Grants Minnesota DNR Natural & Scenic Area GrantsOverview The program intends to increase, protect, and enhance natural and scenic areas not managed by the state. Grant Website Application & Review Process Deadline: April 1, 2024 The DNR reviews all applications. Applications are judged based ...
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December 2, 2019

DNR – Outdoor Recreation Grants

All Grants Minnesota DNR Outdoor Recreation GrantsOverview This program seeks to increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and community parks throughout the state by providing matching funds to local governments for acquiring parkland and developing or redeveloping local parks or recreation areas. Grant ...
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